People with disabilities and older people in Louisiana were forced to leave wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, communication devices, adapted computers, CCTVs, hearing aids and other types of medical equipment and assistive technology when they evacuated from the path of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Others find themselves in need of such devices due to illness and injury resulting from the storm.
The Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN), in partnership with New Horizons Independent Living Center, Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, and other organizations in the state, are operating an Equipment Distribution Program to receive donated equipment and distribute it to the individuals who need the devices.
If you are in need of equipment, call 800.270.6185 or in Baton Rouge 925-9500 or email afantacci@latan.org. LATAN is currently accepting requests from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita evacuees for equipment needs. We cannot provide specialized equipment but will try to provide suitable temporary equipment to be used until the appropriate equipment can be obtained.
To donate equipment, please contact afantacci@latan.org or call 225.925.9500.
Thank you to our sister states for their generous equipment donations. Please click here to see slide shows and names of equipment donors.
You DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO USE PAYPAL.
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Call LATAN at 225.925.9500
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LATAN
Hurricane Katrina & Rita Fund
P. O. Box 14115
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
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All donations are tax deductible. You will be mailed a tax receipt when you make a donation.
To volunteer your time for this equipment distribution program, check out our Volunteer Opportunities page and then please contact Cyndi Mabry in Baton Rouge at cmabry@latan.org or 225.925.9500.
Katrina Resources
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